Contract Manager

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
We are looking for a highly capable Contract Manager to carry out Contract Management for AWE’s Infrastructure call-off contracts to ensure that the objectives of AWE are met in spirit.
To ensure success as a Contracts Manager, you should possess knowledge of the NEC4 Contract and ideally have experience in a similar industry.
The successful candidate will understand the requirements of capital contracts, Frameworks and agreements that the Business entered into and advise on how to get the most favourable outcomes for AWE, that put delivery to time, cost and quality at the centre.
Other duties and responsibilities of the Contract Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with Suppliers
  
• Understanding the requirements, duties and obligations of AWE under contracts to ensure alignment with the Business’ goals and the industry regulations
  
• Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  
• Monitoring the implementation and performance of KPI’s
  
• Obtaining the appropriate governance approvals
  
• Managing and mitigating risks
  
• Creating meaningful relationships with Stakeholders
  

Package: from £43,430 to £60,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Location: Reading / Winnersh / Basingstoke area
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
  
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
  
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
  
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
  
• Life Assurance
  
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
  
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
  
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
  

“ This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. “
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th April 2024
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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.